Question:
Hernia/Endometreosis

My doctor that has suggested that I look into WLS is aware that I have a umbilcal hernia as well as endometreosis. But I am not feeling to confortable about that. He says that I'm a poor canidate for the surgery to repair the hernia but if I had to have any sugery it would be to lose weight. If you were his patient would you feel right about his opinion? I'm so confused I need help. Please anyone who has a hernia especially endo. please feel free to leave me a message thanks for those who respond.    — Lovemyself (posted on December 16, 2007)

December 17, 2007
I just had hernia surgery last week. I had gastric bypass in July of 07 and the henia is due to that. I went in the hospital with severe abdominal pain I guess my old stomach had backed up and shouldn't be. I was told they were admitting me and the dr would see me in the morning. At 10 am he came and said they were going to do exploritory surgery at noon. When I was done they told me it was a hernia which they did repair. I am not sure if it was a umbilical hernia, the cut stoped at my belly button. Why dont you just get a second opinion from another dr. If your not comfortable that is what you should do. Hope it helped somewhat. Cindy
   — Cindy A.

December 18, 2007
I had an umbilical hernia for many years before I decided to have rny gastric bypass. My surgeon said he wanted to wait to do the repairif we could. I agreed. After I woke from surgery, I was told that my hernia was also repaired. My hernia was the size of a cantaloupe and needed immediate attention. That was ok with me, 2 surgeries in 1. Before surgery the hernia was buldging out of my belly button and now I have a nice little inny. A regular hernia repair, being overweight, is rarely a permanent repair. We initially were going to wait until I lost weight from the bypass surgery, but my body had a change of plans. As far as endometriosis, I cannot comment. I hope I have helped in some way. A second opinion would hurt.
   — lisa912